Note 5: Revenue

AkzoNobel derives revenue from the transfer of goods and services over time and at a point in time in the major product lines and geographical regions as disclosed in the table in this Note.

For the receivables, which are included in Trade and other receivables, reference is made to Note 17.

As at December 31, 2020, and at December 31, 2019, no significant contract assets were recognized.

As at December 31, 2020, the amount of contract liabilities deferred to be recognized over time in 2021 is €3 million. These contract liabilities primarily relate to shipping, training and certain technical services, for which revenue is recognized over time. The amount of €3 million included in contract liabilities at the beginning of the period has been recognized as revenue during the year 2020 (2019: €3 million).

Revenue disaggregation

 

Decorative Paints

Performance Coatings

Other

Total

In € millions

2019

2020

2019

2020

2019

2020

2019

2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Primary geographical markets – revenue from third parties

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Netherlands

202

233

100

94

57

15

359

342

Other European countries

1,747

1,847

2,001

1,779

3,748

3,626

US and Canada

1,139

1,019

1,139

1,019

South America

456

396

359

301

815

697

Asia

1,075

910

1,581

1,434

2,656

2,344

Other regions

190

172

369

330

559

502

Total

3,670

3,558

5,549

4,957

57

15

9,276

8,530

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Major goods/service lines – revenue from third parties*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Decorative Paints Europe, Middle East and Africa

2,129

2,246

2,129

2,246

Decorative Paints South America

457

396

457

396

Decorative Paints Asia

1,084

916

1,084

916

Powder Coatings

1,229

1,128

1,229

1,128

Marine and Protective Coatings

1,290

1,068

1,290

1,068

Automotive and Specialty Coatings

1,318

1,127

1,318

1,127

Industrial Coatings

1,707

1,634

1,707

1,634

Other

5

57

15

62

15

Total

3,670

3,558

5,549

4,957

57

15

9,276

8,530

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Timing of revenue recognition

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goods transferred at a point in time

3,621

3,512

5,311

4,772

8,932

8,284

Services transferred over time

49

46

238

185

57

15

344

246

Total

3,670

3,558

5,549

4,957

57

15

9,276

8,530

1

The 2019 figures are restated to represent revenue from third parties instead of group revenue, as group revenue includes intercompany revenue.